Gifts beloved isolated on a white background.
OXNARD — Centerpoint Mall has many sweetheart spots to shop and dine at the more than 49 retail, specialty, entertainment and restaurants ranging from apparel and jewelry to perfumes and gift cards, among others.
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), consumers will spend an average of $146.84 on flowers, jewelry, candy, apparel and more, up from $142.31 last year.
When it comes to the top gifts this Valentine’s Day, 50 percent of consumers surveyed said they plan to buy candy, spending a total of $1.7 billion. Nearly four in 10 of those celebrating the holiday, 38.3 percent, plan to treat their dates to a night out at a restaurant, tickets to a show or another experience, spending a record total of $4.5 billion.
Another $4.4 billion will be spent on necklaces, earrings and other jewelry items, with nearly one in five, 19.9 percent, planning to treat their significant other or family member to something precious; nearly half, 47.9 percent, of those celebrating will spend $1.1 billion on greeting cards. Additionally, it is estimated $2 billion will be spent on apparel and $1.9 billion will be spent on flowers.
“Low gas prices and guaranteed promotions from retailers large and small should help consumers as they look for the perfect gift for their friends and family. Looking ahead, we’re optimistic consumers are in a good place when it comes to spending on discretionary items like gifts,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay.
Americans’ husbands, wives and significant others are the ones in for the real treat this Valentine’s Day. According to the survey, 90.8 percent of consumers said they would buy something for their significant other/spouse and are planning to spend an average of $89.86, up from $87.94 last year. Total spending on significant others/spouses is expected to reach $12 billion.
Centerpoint Mall has a variety of department, discount and specialty stores in the downtown area featuring sweetheart shopping spots with Daniel’s Jewelers, Dollar Tree, Rite Aid, Superior Grocers and Walmart, among others, including:
- A sweetheart deal at Daniel’s Jewelers includes a free Puffed Heart Toggle Necklace valued at $29.95 with a $49.95 minimum purchase.
- Valentine’s Day shoppers will enjoy Dollar Tree savings on Valentine’s Day candy, kids’ Valentines, Valentines helium-filled balloons, Valentine’s Day party supplies, Valentine’s Day plush, Valentine’s spa or fragrance gifts, plus much more.
- Valentine’s Day savings can be found at Rite Aid, including premium Valentine’s rose bouquets; Valentine’s Day assorted flower bouquets; assorted Valentine’s boxed cards, novelties, gifts and gift bags; Valentine plush; Valentine bagged candy; and more.
- Look for a variety of Valentine’s Day specials at Superior Grocers including Valentine’s Mylar balloons, assorted Valentine’s plush, assorted Valentine’s decorated cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries, Valentine mini carnations, love bug bouquets, plus much more.
- Valentine’s gifts at Walmart include Valentine’s candy, Valentine’s Day jewelry, fragrances, gift cards, movies, teddy bears, Valentine’s party and occasion items, Valentine’s Day books, Valentine’s home decor, and more.
“Valentine’s Day shopping and dining at Centerpoint Mall is the right match for downtown residents and others in the area looking for that perfect sweetheart gift and restaurant,” said Tony Shooshani, owner’s representative for Centerpoint Mall. “There’s a terrific variety of specialty shops, retail stores and dining spots at Centerpoint for Valentine’s Day shoppers to enjoy.”
Centerpoint Mall offers guests many restaurant selections including El Nopalito, Tortas La Mancha, for great Mexican food; Mongolian BBQ with stir-fried meats, noodles, vegetables and herbs; Mac’s BBQ serving ribs, tri-tip, sausages and more; It’s Greek To Me for a diverse variety of contemporary Greek dishes; Chinese Combo delicious Chinese in a relaxed setting; Subway for fresh, delicious, made-to-order sandwiches; Taco Bell for Mexican fast food; Popeye’s for southern-style chicken and biscuits; Gogurt Yogurt, Tutti Frutti, for frozen yummy yogurt; and Big Straw for fresh fruit smoothie BOBA.
For a complete list of the 49 retail stores, specialty shops and dining outlets at Centerpoint Mall, please visit http://www.oxnardcentercompany.com
Centerpoint Mall is a 383,000-square-foot vibrant, mixed-use shopping center with a variety of national and local retail stores located in the center of Oxnard, California. Centerpoint Mall is the City Center of regional enclosed shopping. The broad mix of tenants consistently serves the needs of the surrounding community featuring tenants of various sizes with creative, unique, and moderately priced goods. Centerpoint Mall provides free parking in its parking lots throughout the area. For additional information, please call 805-487-1142, visit www.oxnardcentercompany.com, and Like at Facebook: facebook.com/centerpoint.